12 Royal Crown Derby Cobalt Blue Neoclassical Dessert Plates
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An unusual set of 12 Royal Crown Derby dessert plates featuring an elegant and restrained central
Porcelain, Paste
Royal Crown Derby "Imari" 16 Pc Dessert Service with Gold
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An unusually decorated custom ordered dessert service embellished with an Art Nouveau style raised
Porcelain, Paste
$10,126 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique English Sixteen-Piece Dessert Service by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
prestigious maker, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, which was appointed the official royal porcelain manufacturer
Porcelain
$2,000 / set
H 1 in Dm 8.75 in
Set of 12 Antique English Fluted Edge Dessert / Salad "Royal Crown Derby" Plates
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 antique English fluted edge porcelain dessert or salad "Royal Crown Derby" plates, Circa
Porcelain
12 Derby Salad or Dessert Pates with Elaborate 2-Color Gilding
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
These 12 ornate salad or dessert plates are from the esteemed Royal Crown Derby firm of Derby
Gold Leaf
Royal Crown Derby Turquoise And Gold Hand Painted 14-Piece Dessert Service
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This handpainted 14-piece dessert set is made by Royal Crown Derby and exemplifies the matchless
Gold
Group of 4 1882 English Crown Derby Dessert Plates
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1882 Group of 4 Crown Derby Dessert Plates, English. Imari colors of prunus motif. Underglaze blue
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Gadroon Asian Rose Porcelain Dessert Dish
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Stamford, CT
Early Royal Crown Derby Gadroon Asian Rose porcelain dessert dish. Scalloped edges with 22-karat
Porcelain
Royal Crown Derby Imari King's Old Japan 33972z Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful royal crown Derby Imari / King's / Old Japan Pattern #33972Z porcelain lunch / dessert
Porcelain
Set of 12 Royal Crown Derby Imari Decorated Dessert Plates for Tiffany
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
plates made by Royal Crown Derby. The combination of soft blue, cobalt blue, bittersweet orange and green
Porcelain
19th Century Derby Aesthetic Movement Dessert Plates
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an unusual set of 12 19th century. Derby dessert/luncheon plates with birds in flight in
19th Century Derby Cobalt Blue 14-Piece Dessert Set "Daisy" Patter
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 dessert plates and two matching square cake plates look as if they have never been
Porcelain
Set of Antique Porcelain Dessert Dishes
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of 18th century derby dishes decorated with cornflower sprigs of red, blue and gilt. The
Porcelain
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H 0.5 in W 7.13 in D 7.13 in
ROYAL CROWN DERBY china TRADITIONAL IMARI 2451 patttern DESSERT PLATE 7-1/8"
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
) ROYAL CROWN DERBY china TRADITIONAL IMAGI pattern DESSERT or PIE PLATE in great condition free from
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H 4.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Nice Quality Early Royal Crown Derby Fluted Edge 15-Piece Dessert Set Dated 1899
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
Outstanding quality, each plate has a wavy fluted rim. Consisting of twelve dessert plates, two
Porcelain
Pair of Derby Ichthyological Fish Dessert Dishes
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A very rare pair of early 19th century Derby ichthyological dessert dishes of lozenge form, painted
Royal Crown Derby Traditional Imari Dessert Set
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Austin, TX
A set of six dessert plates, six cups and saucers. Three cups have a rounded handle and three cups
Gold Leaf
Set of Ten Royal Crown Derby Imari Luncheon Plates with Cobalt and Gold Border
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of ten Royal Crown Derby imari pattern luncheon or dessert plates from 1888
Porcelain
$11,500 / set
H 1 in Dm 1 in
Derby Porcelain Part Dessert Service, Red Botanical, John Brewer, 1795-1800
By John Brewer, Crown Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning part-dessert service made by Derby between about 1795 and 1800, painted with named botanical studies by John Brewer. The service consists of a lidded sauce comport...
Porcelain
$85 / item
H 0.5 in Dm 6.75 in
Early 20th Century Set 36 English Hand Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates
By Minton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 36 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted bread plates, each with a colorful floral design, an intricate trim and ...
Porcelain
$994,318
H 82.68 in Dm 76.78 in
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
By Maison Marquis
Located in PARIS, FR
This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,250 / set
H 6 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Service 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Heinrich & Co. 1, Selb Porcelain
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Machin Set of 6 Plates, Moustache Shape, White with Flowers, ca 1825
By Machin
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of 6 dessert plates made by Machin around 1825, which is known as the Regency period. The items have the famous "moustache" moulding picked out in gilt, a sim...
Porcelain
$128,266 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,400Sale Price / set|53% Off
H 1.25 in Dm 6.5 in
Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowers Features six settings with Baroqu...
Porcelain
English Porcelain 'Jade' Pattern Service, Coalport, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with cobalt, lime green, maroon and coral foliate motifs against a white ground. Comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 luncheon plates (one as is), 12 bread and butter plate...
Porcelain
$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
By Bernardaud
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...
Faience, Paint
$906 / set
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Regency English Crown Derby Pair Urns Vases Pot Pourri Centerpieces 1815
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Wonderful Rare Matched Pair of Early English Regency Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Pot Pourri or Pastile Burners of traditional form. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Lavishl...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$15,025
H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in
Lalique After René Lalique, Fontainebleau Service (50 pieces), France 1950s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Lalique Fontainebleau service composed of 48 pieces in sets of 8, one carafe and one decanter (50 pieces total). This service has champagne coupes, water, red, white wine Made...
Crystal
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
$78,500 / set
H 21 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...
Porcelain
$60,000
H 12 in W 14 in D 7 in
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...
Porcelain
$3,000 / set
H 1 in Dm 8.5 in
Derby Porcelain Plates, Pattern 126, Painted by William Longden, Set of Six
By Derby
Located in Downingtown, PA
Golden Harvest: Botanical Naturalism in Derby Porcelain This exquisite set of six plates is a superb example of the Derby Porcelain Factory at its late 18th-century peak, capturing ...
Porcelain
Wedgwood First Edition Portland Vase
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of t...
Porcelain
Founded in 1750 by Andrew Planche and William Duesbury in Derby, England, the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is one of the oldest original English manufacturers of fine bone china. Dating to the Georgian era, it has operated for more than 265 years.
In 1761, the company, then called Derby Porcelain, created its first commemorative piece for the coronation of King George III. In 1775, King George III recognized the uniqueness and high quality of Derby Porcelain, giving the company the honor of using a crown on its back stamp. Queen Victoria gave further honors to the porcelain manufacturer in 1890, when she awarded the company a royal warrant and bestowed upon it the title of “The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.”
In the years following the first royal appointment, the company employed some of its finest artistic creators, such as watercolor landscape painter Zachariah Boreman; flower painters William Billingsley, William Pegg and Walter Withers; and figure painters Richard Askew and James Banford. The company produced the most sought-after collectible pieces in its history under the direction of William Duesbury II. He died at 34 and his full vision for the company went unrealized; it subsequently entered a period of decline.
In 1811, Robert Bloor revived the company by employing excellent painters and producing exquisite serving pieces that featured the Japanese Imari style of bold colors and lavish details. The popular design continues to be produced today. Modern pieces such as the paperweight collection also remain in demand more than 40 years after their introduction.
Under the creative control of different partners over time, the company has had three main locations. Its current base of operations is in Derby, where it continues to produce fine ceramics and decorative collectibles.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company bowls and baskets, dinner plates, centerpieces and more.
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.